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Press Room
Information for press and media.
For over three decades, Oregon Wild has worked to inform and involve the public in the important conservation issues facing our state. America's wildlands, wildlife, and waters belong to all of us, and we believe that the best way to ensure these precious resources are managed responsibly is to keep the public informed.
Click here to learn more about our organization, or explore our Oregon Wild newsletter archive to find out more about our work.
Press Contacts
- Sean Stevens
- Communications Assistant. Contact Sean for general media inquiries.
- Steve Pedery
- Conservation Director. Contact Steve with specific questions about Oregon Wild's conservation programs.
Recent Press Releases
- Mount Hood One Step Closer to Protection with “Oregon Treasures” Hearing Sep 11, 2008
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Pressure Mounts for Oregon Leaders to Seal the Deal for Mount Hood WildernessMount Hood legislation clears key House subcommittee on its way to floor vote in both chambers of Congress.
- Gordon Smith Feeling Pressure to Support Popular Protections for Rogue River Aug 07, 2008
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Oregon Wild Runs Radio Ads in Portland to Sway SenatorRadio ads call on listeners to urge Senator Smith to support protections for Oregon's Rogue River.
- Oregon’s First Wolf Pack in 60 Years Discovered The Same Day Wolves Win in Court Jul 22, 2008
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Breeding Pair and Pups Protected Under Federal ESA Thanks to RulingWolf biologists discover Oregon's first family of wolves since 1940s. Friday ruling ensures protection for newest residents of Oregon.
- Link River Dam Shuts Down For Summer and Fall Months Jul 17, 2008
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Temporary Halt in Hydroelectric Operations Comes After Deal Struck to Benefit FishDeal inked in April 2008 goes into effect as endangered fish in Upper Klamath Lake receive protection from hydroelectric operations during migration.
Recent Press Clips
- Bush administration erred in ruling on murrelet protection, agency says Oct 04, 2008
- The Fish and Wildlife assessment could adversely impact logging interests.
- Final drawdown set at S. Ore. dam to be removed Oct 02, 2008
- Decommissioning begins in earnest at Savage Rapids Dam .
- Honored for land he fought to protect Sep 30, 2008
- Waldo Lake Loop Trail dedicated to Oregon wildlands champion Jim Weaver.
- Fish die-off a common occurence on Klamath Sep 26, 2008
- Details on juvenile mortality in Klamath salmon.